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osmoprotectant

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Etymology

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From osmo- +‎ protectant.

Noun

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osmoprotectant (plural osmoprotectants)

  1. (biochemistry) Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress.
    Synonym: osmoprotector
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